Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid Working)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Are you a Housing Litigation Lawyer driven by purpose and impact?

A top-tier, socially-focused law firm is seeking a dedicated legal professional to join its expanding Housing Litigation team in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity to build your career with a firm that is committed to improving lives, communities, and society.

The Role

You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, providing crucial advice and advocacy for housing associations, local authorities, and charitable landlords. Your work will include:

• Defending disrepair claims and supervising legal assistants.
• Securing and defending anti-social behaviour injunctions.
• Prosecuting under the Environmental Protection Act.
• Handling complex possession claims (including Equality Act and mental capacity defences).
• Resolving residential leasehold and shared ownership disputes.
• Providing housing management advice and delivering legislative updates.

The Team

You will join a close-knit, ten-person team in Manchester, collaborating with a 17-strong national housing litigation department. The team is known for being supportive, highly skilled, and passionate about their work.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing law or residential leasehold litigation.
• Confidence in advocacy and a passion for representing clients at court.
• A collaborative, supportive approach with excellent delegation skills.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload, meeting deadlines with ease.
• A commitment to delivering clear, practical, and commercially sound advice.

What they offer

• Hybrid Working: Split your time between their newly refurbished Manchester office (2 days) and remote working (3 days).
• Court Experience: Regular advocacy opportunities to develop and maintain your skills.
• Comprehensive Support: Full IT, secretarial, and PA support to enable you to focus on your legal work.
• Professional Development: Access to leading technical training and a clear progression path.
• Generous Benefits: 25 days holiday + 2 gift days at Christmas, 3 social purpose volunteering days, and an excellent pension scheme.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

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